College Financial Representative Intern

Job Description

College Financial Representative Internship Program

Location: 4250 Executive Sq

Overview

Northwestern Mutual’s College Financial Representative Internship Program provides aspiring professionals with comprehensive guidance, strong connections, and a structured framework to build an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Our college financial representatives, hailing from diverse academic backgrounds and experiences, embark on building their practice while leveraging local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the robust support of a Fortune 500 company. This internship offers a unique opportunity to build confidence, develop a professional network, and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom. At Northwestern Mutual, hard work genuinely pays off!

Key Responsibilities & Program Structure

The internship program is designed to closely mimic the full-time Financial Representative career, offering a hands-on and immersive learning experience:

• Learn effective prospecting and networking strategies to cultivate your business and client base.
• Develop and execute a personal business strategy.
• Call on potential clients and arrange meetings to comprehensively understand their financial goals.
• Prepare tailored financial plans and offer useful, actionable recommendations.
• Gain valuable exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Actively engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Receive support for obtaining Risk Product State Licensing (Life, Accident, and Health).
• Build essential life skills that will create abundant future career opportunities.

As a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, you can expect a flexible schedule designed to work seamlessly around your academic life and classes. With the option to participate in our internship program year-round, you can continuously grow your practice and receive dedicated support for advanced registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®. Interns are inspired at local and national recognition events, gain access to exclusive leadership programs, and have opportunities to collaborate with experts across the business. Our culture provides diverse resources to ensure significant personal and professional growth. Eligible students, who demonstrate interest and strong performance, will have the invaluable opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.

Qualifications

Are you an ideal candidate for this internship?

• Currently a full-time student; juniors and seniors are preferred.
• Possess entrepreneurial ambitions and a genuine curiosity for sales.
• Highly involved on campus (e.g., leadership roles, athletics, campus organizations, student government).
• Demonstrate excellent time-management skills.
• Have a strong interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Exhibit business savvy and a desire to increase critical thinking abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based earnings and revenue.
• Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, not inclusive of earned commissions).
• Productivity Bonuses.
• Support for insurance licensing (Life, Health, Disability Income, Long-Term Care).
• Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required).

Salary Range

USD $500.00 – USD $1,000.00 /Yr.

About Northwestern Mutual

For over 165 years, Northwestern Mutual has been dedicated to helping clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. The company combines the unparalleled expertise of its financial professionals with a personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to empower clients in successfully navigating their financial lives. Our tailored approach incorporates multiple financial strategies—including insurance, investments, and annuities—which are built to reinforce each other, consistently keeping clients on track to meet goal after goal. Northwestern Mutual leads with unmatched financial strength and provides access to the best products and services for its clients.

Important Note on Employment Status & Contracting: Our Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are highly valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes, and a “statutory employee” for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes. Income for this role is based on production. If offered an intern contract, a national criminal background check is required; should the background check results provide information that would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval to contract will be withdrawn.

As a company, we champion an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints contribute to new successes. We are committed to creating teams that reflect our diverse customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.

Why Join Northwestern Mutual?

• A proud Fortune 500 company (2023).
• Recognized among the Top 100 Internship Programs (Yello x WayUp, 2022).
• Serves 5.0+ million clients and growing.
• Manages $257 billion in retail investment client assets.
• Named among Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021).
• Boasts unsurpassed financial strength.
• Achieved Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality (Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, 2015-2021).